I honestly can’t remember a time like this before. I know I’m not alone. Many of us are living with outrage, fear or anxiety front and center. It might be the relentless beat of painful world events. Or it could be something personal: a difficult diagnosis, coping with chronic illness, or the loss of someone important. Or more likely, a combination. A few Continue Reading
a mindful summer: a soul-soothing approach to jewish spirituality
Bring spiritual awareness to your days as you move through summer. This 4-session webinar series is about finding ways to imbue every day with gratitude, presence, and lovingkindness. You will learn simple practices that you can start doing immediately to make this summer a restful place of delight. We will focus on these four topics: Continue Reading
The Present is the Present: Free Webinar with Rabbi Jill Zimmerman
I hope you will join me for this soul-filled one hour webinar on Thursday June 15, 2017. I would love to share with you what I've learned about how to integrate simple & powerful spiritual practices into each day, no matter the circumstances. Whether you are thrown by the relentlessness of "breaking news" or dealing with personal challenges of health Continue Reading
Passover As A Spiritual Practice
Passover is the "Master Story" of the Jewish people and frankly, for many liberation movements throughout history. The entire journey from slavery to freedom forms the quintessential foundation for the spiritual journey writ large. And it's not "long ago" it's now. Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav, the great Hasidic teacher says “The exodus from Egypt occurs Continue Reading
Add Gratitude to Your Spiritual Toolkit
Part of the immense stress many of us are experiencing right now is the weariness of being on high alert much of the time. Each new day brings more alarming news: Jewish Community Centers evacuated because of bomb threats, Jewish cemeteries vandalized, swastikas on the New York subways and the walls of local schools, and arguments with family and friends Continue Reading